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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.52, 3,155.36 and 564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.52, 3,155.36 and 564.56 is: 846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.52 : 3,155.36 = 564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.52/3,155.36 = 564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.52x = 3,155.36 × 564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.52x = 1,781,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,390.04/2,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.86

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